Ocean Spray

Not to be mistaken for the famous makers of cranberry juice, Ocean Spray is probably the slickest of all the luxury yachts in the Galapagos. A large catamaran, Ocean Spray has nine comfortable cabins (eight double, one single) each with a private balcony.

The main deck houses four of the cabins, the dining room, buffet
bar and lounge while the upper deck has further seating areas, the
main bar, the bridge and the rest of the cabins. Finally there is a
large sundeck with a Jacuzzi.

Ocean Spray has an expert crew of 11 including the captain, a
Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide and nine other crew
including first mate, chef and sous chef (and - most importantly -
a barman) who are always on hand to make your stay on board as
comfortable as possible. Ocean Spray only uses the finest guides in
the Galapagos to really bring the daily trips to the islands to
life. Guests can also borrow Ocean Spray kayaks and borrow wetsuits
and snorkelling equipment.

Ocean Spray has several set departure expedition cruises a year,
ranging from four-day introductory trips to 15-day mega cruises to
explore the Galapagos Islands in real depth.

Why we love it

Ocean Spray is one of the most comfortable and speedy yachts
currently plying the waters of the Galapagos

The Royal Palm in the lush highlands of Isla Santa Cruz is the finest luxury hotel in the Galapagos Islands, and developing something of a reputation as a celebrity haunt, with the Prince of Wales and Brangelina (entourage included) recent guests.

For the eco-traveller looking to escape, Pikaia Lodge on Santa Cruz Island provides an ideal base from which to explore the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Sitting on top of an extinct volcanic crater, the environmentally friendly lodge boasts expansive views of the Galapagos National Park.